The Snow Walker

Written by Charles M. Wetterer and Margaret K. Wetterer · Illustrated by Mary O'Keefe Young

Part of the On My Own History series

A boy braves a historic blizzard to help his neighbors.

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48 pages· 2,250 words· Est. 19 min read· 630L

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In March 1888, twelve-year-old Milton faces a record-breaking blizzard in the Bronx. As the city shuts down, Milton crafts makeshift snowshoes and ventures into the storm. His mission? To secure milk for his family. But soon, he becomes the neighborhood's lifeline, delivering supplies to those trapped by snow. Will his courage and ingenuity be enough to overcome nature's fury? Discover how one boy's bravery turns him into a local hero during one of history's most infamous storms. Experience a thrilling adventure and a touching slice of old New York life.

From the publisher

One morning in March 1888, twelve-year-old Milton Daub awoke to find the world buried in snow. The blizzard was like nothing Milton and his neighbors in the Bronx had ever seen. No one dared go out into the storm. No one, that is, except Milton. He and his father made a pair of snowshoes from barrel hoops and old roller skates. Then Milton stepped bravely into the storm to buy milk for his family. Soon he was buying supplies for everyone in the area. His neighbors declared him a hero. The Blizzard of 1888 set records in the Northeast that are still unbroken. It forced whole cities to shut down for days. But Milton didn’t let the snow stop him from helping neighbors in need. His true story is both an exciting adventure and a heartwarming glimpse of old New York.

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